Space for non-diary notes

Gabriel

I am using Diarium on Windows. Started not that long ago, but I did not see the option I wanted to write about.

In my particular case, I am writing daily journal entries as a means of self-improvement. For the same purpose, I keep several notes in my note app with the general "rulebook" for myself. Daily routines, important values, inspirational quotes etc. In general reading, reviewing, and editing these mostly-set-in-stone notes is something I do as part of my day. It would be quite nice to be able to do this in the same place where I keep my journals, obviously without having to go to a specific date/tag to consult them.

I think it would be pretty cool if it was possible to keep at least several notes of this form in the application. I understand this is not a note-taking app, and so maybe this is not the direction you intend to take with the app.

Diarium version: 2.7.6.0
OS: Windows 10

redeyeshev

Gabriel I agree, this would be useful like you say for things like goals lists, bucket list, values, etc. Another piece of journaling software had a similar feature referred to as undated entries . Like you said, Diarium isn't a note taking app, but as long as this notes feature didn't become too complex, I think it would make a really strong supplementary feature.

cas

Gabriel I would love to see this feature added. I want to keep a few non-date specific notes that complement my journal and it just makes sense to me to use the same app. I haven't looked at the underlying database structure, etc., but I expect this would be a quick and easy feature to add.
Please consider this request @timo. Thank you.

JMP

Gabriel
What about creating a new template called “Notes”
This can be accessed and edited independently of the day.

ClanGordey

Gabriel
I totally agree that a notes page is needed to make this a complete app. The dev seems to be very open to suggestions and quick to respond. Hopefully it is an easy addon.

SteveArmstrong

Or maybe just a comments section on each date. Its not part of the entry but able to added to a date, tag, map or photo

Laska

I tried to do something similar, by putting all of such quotes, info etc. in one of the days BEFORE I started journaling in Diarium. It worked fine, until I went further and further away from that day and had to scroll through months to get back to it. And using tags to get back to that day isn't very convenient 😒 . Would love to have such an option available either on the toolbar or better yet, on the (right) side of the screen to access it any time. It would make coherent writing a lot more pleasant 😊 .

Would love to see that happen @timo 😊

JMP

Laska
Have you considered adding a tag called «Notes» on the day where you keep your notes.
You just have to search for the « Notes» tag

PascPeli

I would love to see this feature!! I came here to request it but I see there are at least two threads asking for it! That's great! hopefully, we'll see it happen.

RJ

Agreed - this would be fantastic!

redeyeshev

JMP This is a good workaround. But the trouble is, when you access the entries via the tag, it will sort by date. A selection of notes or lists would ideally be ordered by title.

EdyLoi

Agree. Have been thinking about this feature for quite some time. It's pretty useful for To-do, Bucket List, Goals, random notes etc...Anyway will try the _note tag workaround for now, thx JMP

Also, if it's too complex to implement for free, you may also consider introducing the feature as In-apps purchase. Pretty sure those who really needs it wont mind paying a little extra to get it.

p/s: Anyway can't help but again to thank Timo for creating this excellent diary app. It's been my savior since starting using it around mid 2020. Please keep up the good work on maintaining this excellent diary app - which probably the BEST cross platform diary app. Flawlessly synced between my Surface/Android Phone/ipad

ClanGordey

JMP
Tags are not ideal. A forgotten tag means a lost note. It is a workaround but not a solution. Hopefully the dev can add it easily

BillRigby

Like a page where I can spell out initials that are used in my diary, and also for links out of Diarium as well. Can think of other uses for pages like this.